Women represent 35% of entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada, and in recent years ACOA has approved nearly $11 million through its Women in Business Initiative to help businesses owned by women grow & compete.

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Start a Business

Build a Good Plan.

A good business plan will help you to build the profitability of your new product or service and to discover what is unique or innovative about your idea so you can sell it.

Get the Right Information.

Canada Business Network, administered by ACOA in Atlantic Canada, will provide you with timely information on government programs, regulations and resources to help you start and grow your business.

Find Loans and Financing.

ACOA has several programs that can help you with financing your business idea. Click here for information about our financing programs.

The Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) ― which are funded by ACOA through the Community Futures Program ― provide loans and equity financing for the creation and expansion of small businesses in rural communities throughout Atlantic Canada.